Women's rights activists cover Rome's Spanish Steps in red paint

UN-led Doha meeting with Taliban sparks outcry over women's rights

UN-led Doha meeting with Taliban sparks outcry over women's rights
Thousands of women march in France against far right

Thousands of women march in France against far right
Poland clamps down on hospitals refusing to perform abortions
Poland clamps down on hospitals refusing to perform abortions
Argentine play explores challenges of prison life for female and trans inmates

Argentine play explores challenges of prison life for female and trans inmates
Brazilian women march against bill tightening abortion ban

Brazilian women march against bill tightening abortion ban
Italy's Meloni hails G7, brushes off abortion controversy

Italy's Meloni hails G7, brushes off abortion controversy
UN says cross-border female genital mutilation impeding eradication efforts
UN says cross-border female genital mutilation impeding eradication efforts
Explosive cases flow to US Supreme Court from 'bold' regional court

Explosive cases flow to US Supreme Court from 'bold' regional court
Amnesty International says Nigerian army detains girls who escape from Boko Haram

Amnesty International says Nigerian army detains girls who escape from Boko Haram
Two women in Comoros detained on gay sex charges after marriage bid
Two women in Comoros detained on gay sex charges after marriage bid
Erdogan dismisses secular criticism on Turkey's new curriculum

Erdogan dismisses secular criticism on Turkey's new curriculum
As Trump narrows VP search, his short list is nearly all men

As Trump narrows VP search, his short list is nearly all men
Russian soldiers' wives demand defence minister return their men from the front
Russian soldiers' wives demand defence minister return their men from the front
UK Conservatives say they will define sex as biological to end 'confusion'

UK Conservatives say they will define sex as biological to end 'confusion'
Free contraception helps Finland reduce teenage abortions by 66%

Free contraception helps Finland reduce teenage abortions by 66%
In Albania, two women take on a nation with a rooftop wedding

In Albania, two women take on a nation with a rooftop wedding
Mexico's Sheinbaum: from activist to climate scientist to presidential frontrunner

Mexico's Sheinbaum: from activist to climate scientist to presidential frontrunner
Indian lawmaker allied with Modi's BJP arrested in sexual harassment case, NDTV reports

Indian lawmaker allied with Modi's BJP arrested in sexual harassment case, NDTV reports
Mass wedding plans deferred in Nigeria, some girls, women marry privately
Mass wedding plans deferred in Nigeria, some girls, women marry privately
Climate change threatens low-lying Caribbean hospitals, UN says

Climate change threatens low-lying Caribbean hospitals, UN says
Lawmaker allied with Modi's BJP to return to India to face sexual harassment claims

Lawmaker allied with Modi's BJP to return to India to face sexual harassment claims
Former India PM urges lawmaker grandson to surrender in rape case
Former India PM urges lawmaker grandson to surrender in rape case
Legacy of Africa's most beloved Mother's Day anthem and record-breaking sales
Legacy of Africa's most beloved Mother's Day anthem and record-breaking sales
Belgium crowns Top Woman in pageant of inner beauty

Belgium crowns Top Woman in pageant of inner beauty
Russian director and playwright say they oppose terrorism at start of trial

Russian director and playwright say they oppose terrorism at start of trial
Mass wedding plans for 100 Nigerian girls and women spark outrage
Mass wedding plans for 100 Nigerian girls and women spark outrage
Greta Gerwig at Cannes: #MeToo has changed things for the better

Greta Gerwig at Cannes: #MeToo has changed things for the better
Roman Polanski acquitted by French court in defamation trial

Roman Polanski acquitted by French court in defamation trial
India's Modi denies stoking divisions to win election, files nomination

India's Modi denies stoking divisions to win election, files nomination
China launches campaign to halt school bullying, excessive homework

China launches campaign to halt school bullying, excessive homework
Cannes festival director laments focus on controversies rather than cinema

Cannes festival director laments focus on controversies rather than cinema
French minister vows better protection of military sexual abuse victims -Le Monde

French minister vows better protection of military sexual abuse victims -Le Monde
Czech court removes surgery requirement for gender transition

Czech court removes surgery requirement for gender transition
China's health body probes hospital after surrogacy claims

China's health body probes hospital after surrogacy claims
Saudi woman jailed for 11 years over rights posts, Amnesty says
Saudi woman jailed for 11 years over rights posts, Amnesty says
Australia to police internet porn, spend $600 million on domestic violence victims
Australia to police internet porn, spend $600 million on domestic violence victims
Sports nonprofit tackles gender-based violence in Kenya by engaging girls and boys
Sports nonprofit tackles gender-based violence in Kenya by engaging girls and boys
Indian lawmaker allied with Modi's BJP faces sexual harassment probe
Indian lawmaker allied with Modi's BJP faces sexual harassment probe
Taliban's treatment of women under scrutiny at UN rights meeting

Taliban's treatment of women under scrutiny at UN rights meeting
Thousands rally in Australian capitals to demand gender violence justice

Thousands rally in Australian capitals to demand gender violence justice
US states sue over agency rule on protections for workers who get abortions

US states sue over agency rule on protections for workers who get abortions
Explainer-Why was Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction overturned, and what's next?

Explainer-Why was Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction overturned, and what's next?
Iran's judiciary confirms rapper Toomaj Salehi death sentence
Iran's judiciary confirms rapper Toomaj Salehi death sentence
EU Parliament adopts first EU-wide rules to combat domestic abuse

EU Parliament adopts first EU-wide rules to combat domestic abuse
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil